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Illustration of a human heart with arteries, exploring what causes clogged arteries. A glowing effect highlights cross-sections of blood vessels.

December 18, 2024

Clogged Arteries: What Causes Them and Why They Are Dangerous
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November 18, 2024

Peripheral Artery Disease: Signs and Treatments
A healthcare professional listens to the chest of a patient using a stethoscope. The patient, wearing a light-colored headscarf and brown top, looks attentively at the healthcare professional. The background is softly blurred, focusing attention on them.

September 12, 2024

When to Start Seeing a Cardiologist
Healthcare professional conducting an ultrasound examination on a patient's heart.

December 14, 2022

What Can a Vein Doctor Treat?
A caring healthcare professional engaged in a conversation with an elderly patient about venous disease during a medical consultation at the Cardiovascular Institute of the South.

September 23, 2022

Why See a Peripheral Arterial Disease Specialist in Louisiana?
Larry Yarborough, a patient who received treatment for peripheral artery disease at CIS

November 30, 2021

Traveling 2,500 Miles to Walk Again
Tomas Tillman, a patient at CIS who received treatment for Peripheral Artery Disease

May 24, 2021

Saving His Legs: Tomas’ Story
A cardiologist and a patient wearing face masks during a consultation at the Cardiovascular Institute of the South.

November 2, 2020

Joyce Dodds’ Story: The First Deep Venous Arterialization in Baton Rouge
A healthcare professional examining a patient's knee, possibly assessing for injury or pain related to cardiovascular health at the Cardiovascular Institute of the South.

May 29, 2020

Peripheral Vascular Disease & The Importance of Early Detection

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